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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,570.56, 1,082,344.32 and 248,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,570.56, 1,082,344.32 and 248,260 is: 372,386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,570.56 : 1,082,344.32 = 248,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,570.56/1,082,344.32 = 248,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,570.56x = 1,082,344.32 × 248,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,570.56x = 268,702,800,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,702,800,883.20/721,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,386.04

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